VA Form 10-2850a APPLICATION FOR NURSES AND NURSE ANESTHETISTS

Approved Exception To SF 171
OMB No. 2900-0205
Estimated burden: 30 minutes

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APPLICATION FOR NURSES, NURSE ANESTHETISTS
AND NURSE PRACTITIONERS
SEE LAST PAGE FOR PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT, PRIVACY ACT AND INFORMATION ABOUT DISCLOSURE OF YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER.
INSTRUCTIONS: Please submit this application furnishing all information in sufficient detail to enable the Department of Veterans Affairs to determine your eligibility for
appointment in Veterans Health Administration. Type, or print in ink. If additional space is required, please attach a separate sheet and refer to items being answered by number.
First

Last

1. NAME

Middle

2. VACANCY NUMBER (If applicable)
2A. APPLICATION FOR (Check one)
SPECIALTY (Identify below)

GENERAL PRACTICE
3. PRESENT ADDRESS (Street Address 1)

CITY

STREET ADDRESS 2

5. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER

COUNTRY

ZIP CODE

STATE

APT. NO.

6. DATE OF BIRTH

4. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include Area Code)
4A. RESIDENCE

4B. BUSINESS

4C. CELL PHONE

4D. E-MAIL ADDRESS

7. PLACE OF BIRTH

8A. CITIZENSHIP
NATURALIZED U.S. CITIZEN

NOT A U.S. CITIZEN (Complete item 8B)

9A. HAVE YOU EVER FILED APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE VA
NO

9B. NAME OF OFFICE WHERE FILED

9C. DATE FILED

(If "YES" complete items 9B and 9C)

10. WHEN MAY INQUIRY BE MADE OF YOUR PRESENT EMPLOYER

12A. DATE FROM

COUNTRY

8B. COUNTRY OF WHICH YOU ARE A CITIZEN

U.S. CITIZEN BY BIRTH
YES

STATE

12B. DATE TO

11. DATE AVAILABLE FOR EMPLOYMENT

I - ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY

12C. SERIAL OR SERVICE NO. 12D. BRANCH OF SERVICE 12E. TYPE OF DISCHARGE
HONORABLE

Other (Explain on seperate sheet)

II - REGISTRATION AND CLINICAL PRIVILEGES

13A. LIST ALL STATES/TERRITORIES IN WHICH YOU ARE NOW OR HAVE
EVER BEEN REGISTERED AS A NURSE (If necessary, continue on separate sheet)

13B. REGISTRATION NUMBER

15. DO YOU HAVE PENDING OR HAVE YOU EVER
HAD ANY REGISTRATION TO PRACTICE REVOKED,
SUSPENDED, DENIED, RESTRICTED, LIMITED, OR
(If restricted, limited or probational ISSUED/PLACED ON A PROBATIONAL STATUS OR
VOLUNTARILY RELINQUISHED
in any State(s), explain on
YES
NO separate sheet)
YES
NO (If "YES" explain on seperate sheet)
17B. NAME OF CURRENT OR MOST RECENT
17A. DO YOU CURRENTLY HAVE OR HAVE YOU
INSTITUTION, AGENCY OR ORGANIZATION WHERE
EVER HAD CLINICAL PRIVILEGES AT ANY HEALTH
HELD
CARE INSTITUTION, AGENCY OR ORGANIZATION

14. ARE YOU FULLY REGISTERED IN EVERY
STATE IN WHICH YOU ARE NOW REGISTERED

YES

NO (If "YES" explain on separate sheet)

13C. EXPIRATION DATE

16. HAVE YOU EVER HELD A REGISTRATION TO
PRACTICE THAT IS NO LONGER HELD OR
CURRENT
YES

NO

(If "YES" explain on separate sheet)

17C. HAVE ANY OF YOUR STAFF
APPOINTMENTS OR CLINICAL PRIVILEGES
EVER BEEN DENIED, REVOKED, SUSPENDED,
REDUCED, LIMITED, OR VOLUNTARILY
RELINQUISHED
YES
NO (If "YES" explain on separate sheet)

III - NURSE ANESTHETIST CERTIFICATION (To be completed by Nurse Anesthetists only)

18A. ARE YOU CERTIFIED AS A
NURSE ANESTHETIST BY THE
COUNCIL ON CERTIFICATION
OF NURSE ANESTHETISTS (CCNA)
YES
NO

18B. WHAT IS THE DATE OF YOUR
CERTIFICATION OR MOST RECENT
RECERTIFICATION (GIVE MONTH AND
YEAR)

18C. WHAT IS YOUR AMERICAN ASSOCIATION
OF NURSE ANESTHETISTS (AANA)
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

18D. HAS YOUR CCNA
CERTIFICATION EVER BEEN
REVOKED
(If "YES" explain
YES
NO on separate sheet)

IV - THIS SECTION TO BE COMPLETED BY FACILITY DIRECTOR OR DESIGNEE
CERTIFICATION:

I certify that I have verified registration with State boards, and sighted visa or evidence of citizenship. Board
certification has been verified (if appropriate).

19. EVIDENCE HAS BEEN SIGHTED IN REGARDS TO:
CERTIFICATION AS A NURSE ANESTHETIST

NO CURRENT OR PREVIOUS CLINICAL PRIVILEGES

CERTIFICATION AS A NURSE PRACTITIONER

VISA

REGISTRATION FOR ALL STATES LISTED BY APPLICANT

NATURALIZED CITIZENSHIP

CURRENT OR MOST RECENT CLINICAL PRIVILEGES
20A. SIGNATURE OF FACILITY DIRECTOR OR DESIGNEE

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20B. TITLE

20C. DATE

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V - PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE

21A. PRESENT PROFESSIONAL 21B. DATE
21C. NAME OF PRIOR CARRIER
LIABILITY INSURANCE CARRIER COVERAGE BEGAN

21D. DATES OF COVERAGE
TO
FROM

22. HAS ANY CARRIER EVER CANCELLED,
DENIED OR REFUSED TO RENEW YOUR
INSURANCE
(If "YES" explain
YES
NO
on separate sheet)

VI - QUALIFICATIONS
BASIC NURSING EDUCATION (Continue on separate sheet if necessary)
23A. NAME OF SCHOOL

23C. LENGTH
OF PROGRAM

23B. ADDRESS (City, State and ZIP Code)

23D. DATE
COMPLETED

23E. DIPLOMA OR
DEGREE RECEIVED

ADDITIONAL EDUCATION (Continue on separate sheet if necessary)
24A. NAME OF SCHOOL

24C. MAJOR

24B. ADDRESS (City, State and ZIP Code)

25. IS YOUR PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY COMPILED
YES
NO (If "YES", please forward a copy to the VA)

NOTE:

24D. DATE
COMPLETED

24E.
CREDITS

24F.
DEGREE

IF YOUR COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY STUDY IS NOT A PART OF YOUR
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY, PLEASE SEND OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT(S)

Vll - NURSING EXPERIENCE
(Attach a resume and/or description of duties for experience listed)
26A. EMPLOYER

26B. ADDRESS (City, State and ZIP Code)

26C. POSITION

26D. 26E. PART-TIME
FULL Average Hours
Per Week
TIME

26F. DATES EMPLOYED
FROM

TO

NAME AND TITLE OF DIRECTOR OF NURSING OR OF OTHER DEPARTMENT TO WHICH YOU WERE ASSIGNED

NAME AND TITLE OF DIRECTOR OF NURSING OR OF OTHER DEPARTMENT TO WHICH YOU WERE ASSIGNED

NAME AND TITLE OF DIRECTOR OF NURSING OR OF OTHER DEPARTMENT TO WHICH YOU WERE ASSIGNED

NAME AND TITLE OF DIRECTOR OF NURSING OR OF OTHER DEPARTMENT TO WHICH YOU WERE ASSIGNED

VlIl - GENERAL INFORMATION
27. NAMES UNDER WHICH YOU WERE EMPLOYED. IF DIFFERENT FROM NAME GIVEN IN ITEM 1.
1.
2.
28. LIST ALL PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATIONS, SCIENTIFIC PAPERS, HONORS, AWARDS, RESEARCH GRANTS, FELLOWSHIPS AND SPECIALTY CERTIFICATION
(If additional space is required, attach separate sheet).

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IX - REFERENCES
NOTE: LIST FOUR PERSONS LIVING IN THE UNITED STATES WHO ARE NOT RELATED TO YOU BY BLOOD OR MARRIAGE AND WHO HAVE
BEEN IN A POSITION TO JUDGE YOUR PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS DURING THE PAST FIVE YEARS.
29A. NAME

ITEM NO.

29B. ADDRESS (Street, City, State and ZIP Code)

29C. AREA CODE/PHONE NO. 29D. BUSINESS OR OCCUPATION

PLACE AN "X" IN APPROPRIATE SPACE. IF "YES" EXPLAIN DETAILS ON SEPARATE SHEET OF PAPER

30.

Do you receive or do you have a pending application for retirement or retainer pay, pension, or other compensation based
upon military, Federal civilian, or District of Columbia service?

31.

Does the Department of Veterans Affairs employ any relative of yours (by blood or marriage)? If "YES" give separately
such relative's (1) full name; (2) relationship; (3) VA position and employment location.

32.

ARE YOU NOW, OR HAVE YOU EVER BEEN, INVOLVED IN ADMINISTRATIVE, PROFESSIONAL OR
JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS IN WHICH MALPRACTICE ON YOUR PART IS OR WAS ALLEGED? (If "YES" give
details including name of action or proceedings, date filed, court or reviewing agency, and the status or disposition of
case concerning allegations, together with your explanation of the circumstances involved.)
(As a provider of health care services, the VA has an obligation to exercise reasonable care in determining that applicants
are properly qualified. It is recognized that many allegations of professional malpractice are proven groundless. Any
conclusion concerning your answer as it relates to professional qualifications will be made only after a full evaluation of the
circumstances involved.)

YES

NO

NOTE: A conviction or a discharge does not necessarily mean you cannot be appointed. The nature of the conviction or discharge and how long
ago it occurred is important. Give all the facts so that a decision can be made. If your answer to question 35, 36 or 37 is "YES" give for each
offense: (1) date; (2) charge; (3) place; (4) court and (5) action taken. When answering item 35 or 36, you may omit (1) traffic fines for
which you paid a fine of $100.00 or less; (2) any offense committed before your 18th birthday which was finally adjudicated in a juvenile
court or under a youth offender law; (3) any conviction the record of which has been expunged under Federal or State law; and (4) any conviction
set aside under the Federal Youth Corrections Act or similar State authority.
33.

Within the last five years have you been discharged from any position for any reason?

34.

Within the last five years have you resigned or retired from a position after being notified you would be disciplined or
discharged, or after questions about your clinical competence were raised?

35.

Have you ever been convicted, forfeited collateral, or are you now under charges for any felony or any firearms or
explosives offense against the law? (A felony is defined as any offense punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding
one year, but does not include any offense classified as a misdemeanor under the laws of a State and punishable by a term
of imprisonment of two years or less.)

36.

During the past seven years have you been convicted, imprisoned, on probation or parole, or forfeited collateral, or are you
now under charges for any offense against the law not included in 35 above?

37.

While in the military service were you ever convicted by a general court-martial?

38.

If you were in the military service in one of these health occupations, did you ever receive a non-judicial punishment (Article
15)?
Are you delinquent on any Federal debt? (Include delinquencies arising from Federal taxes, loans, overpayment of
benefits, and other debts to the U.S. Government, plus defaults on any Federally guaranteed or insured loans such as student
and home mortgage loans.)

39.

If "Yes" explain on a separate sheet the type, length, and amount of the delinquency or default and steps you are taking to
correct errors or repay the debt. Give any identification numbers associated with the debt and the address of the Federal
agency involved.
X - SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT

NOTE: A false statement on any part of your application may be grounds for not hiring you, or for terminating you after you begin work.
Also, you may be punished by fine or imprisonment (U.S. Code, Title 18, Section 1001).
CERTIFICATION:

I CERTIFY THAT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF, ALL OF MY
STATEMENTS ARE TRUE, CORRECT, COMPLETE, AND MADE IN GOOD FAITH.

40A. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT (Sign in dark ink)

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40B. DATE (Month, Day,Year)

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AUTHORIZATION FOR RELEASE OF INFORMATION
In order for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to assess and verify my educational background, professional qualifications and
suitability for employment, I:
Authorize VA to make inquiries concerning such information about me to my previous employer(s), current employer, educational
institutions, State licensing boards, professional liability insurance carriers, national practitioner data bank, American Medical
Association, Federation of State Medical Boards, other professional organizations and/or persons, agencies, organizations or institutions
listed by me as references, and to any other appropriate sources to whom VA may be referred by those contacted or deemed appropriate;
Authorize release of such information and copies of related records and/or documents to VA officials;
Release from liability all those who provide information to VA in good faith and without malice in response to such inquiries; and
Authorize VA to disclose to such persons, employers, institutions, boards or agencies identifying and other information about me to
enable VA to make such inquiries.
SIGNATURE

DATE

PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT AND PRIVACY ACT NOTICE
The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 requires us to notify you that this information collection is in accordance with the clearance
requirements of section 3507 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. We may not conduct or sponsor, and you are not required to
respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB number. We anticipate that the time expended by all individuals who
must complete this form will average 30 minutes. This includes the time it will take to read instructions, gather the necessary facts and fill
out the form.
AUTHORITY: The information requested on the attached application form and Authorization for Release of Information is solicited under
Title 38, United States Code, Chapters 73 and 74.
PURPOSES AND USES: The information requested on the application is collected primarily to determine your qualifications and
suitability for employment. If you are employed by the VA, the information will be used to make pay and benefit determinations and, as
necessary, in personnel administration processes carried out in accordance with established regulations and the published notice of the
system of records "Applicants for Employment under Title 38, U.S.C.-VA" (02VA135)
ROUTINE USES: Information on the form or the form itself may be released without your prior consent outside the VA to another Federal,
State or local agency, to the National Practitioner Data Bank which is administered by the Department of Health and Human Services
(HHS), to State licensing boards, and/or appropriate professional organizations or agencies to assist the VA in determining your suitability
for hiring and for employment, to periodically verify, evaluate and update your clinical privileges and licensure status, to report apparent or
potential violations of law, to provide statistical data upon proper request, or to provide information to a Congressional office in response to
an inquiry made at your request. Such information may also be released without your prior consent to Federal agencies, State licensing
boards, or similar boards or entities, in connection with the VA's reporting of information concerning your separation or resignation as a
professional staff member under circumstances which raise serious concerns about your professional competence. Information concerning
payments related to malpractice claims and adverse actions which affect clinical privileges also may be released to State licensing boards
and the National Practitioner Data Bank. The information you supply may be verified through a computer matching program at any time.
EFFECTS OF NON-DISCLOSURE: See statement below concerning disclosure of your social security number. Your obligation to respond
and disclosure of the other information is voluntary; however, failure to provide this information may delay or make impossible the proper
application of Civil Service rules and regulations and VA personnel policies and thus may prevent you from obtaining employment,
employees benefits, or other entitlements.

INFORMATION REGARDING DISCLOSURE OF YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
UNDER PUBLIC LAW 93-579 SECTION 7(b)
Disclosure of your SSN (social security number) is mandatory to obtain the employment and related benefits that you are seeking.
Solicitation of the SSN is authorized under the provisions of Executive Order 9397, dated November 22, 1943. The SSN is used as an
identifier throughout your Federal career from the time of application through retirement. It will be used primarily to identify your records.
The SSN also will be used by Federal agencies in connection with lawful requests for information about you from your former employers,
educational institutions, and financial or other organizations. The information gathered through the use of the number will be used only as
necessary in personnel administration processes carried out in accordance with established regulations and published notices of systems of
records. The SSN also will be used for the selection of persons to be included in statistical studies of personnel management matters. The
use of the SSN is made necessary because of the large number of present and former Federal employees and applicants who have identical
names and birth dates, and whose identities can only be distinguished by the SSN.

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